Political Science Salaries in Massachusetts

The table below lists the generous salaries that Massachusetts politicians receive. If you are interested in the annual earnings of other state employees, BostonHerald.com has a searchable database listing such information. Politicians in Massachusetts generally make more than their equivalent politician in other states. The annual income of other Massachusetts careers having to do with political science are also listed here. From the numbers listed below is clear that Massachusetts citizens working in political science are well paid.

Political Science Major Salary By Career in Massachusetts

Political Science Major Careers MA

Employment

Annual mean wage

Annual 10th percentile wage

Annual 25th percentile wage

Annual 75th percentile wage

Annual 90th percentile wage

Lawyers

16850

152990

59720

83030

N/A

N/A

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

7440

52790

28500

37190

65720

80510

Political Science Teachers Postsecondary

670

126950

57920

74710

155660

N/A

Political Scientists/Consultant

30

85590

43500

49060

97320

175440

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

3840

120660

57290

80720

149200

N/A

Urban and Regional Planners

1170

75410

50080

59870

90240

101340

*Salary and employment data compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2015